Media Release
Mississauga, Jan 3: The Mangalorean Friendship Series Initiative (MFSI) was an idea mooted from the thoughts and needs of the Mangalorean community here in Canada. With an overindulgence of every other form of social networking the need for a sports oriented program - competetive but friendly - seemed to be wanting. Some of the best relationships are formed on the sports field with temperament, spirit, fighting qualities, and sheer perseverence coming to the fore. The Mangalorean community with its experienced and amateurs has embraced this initiative with spirit and gusto.
The MFSI tested the waters on October 5, 2008 with a limited overs cricket tournament which caught on like wildfire. A whole day of cricket, both interesting and fast paced ended with a nail biting finish with running commentary, music, spectator participation, prizes and with the teams and players hyperventilating with excitement and clamouring to make it an annual event. It is slated as an annual event, conducted professionally every autumn.
The Volleyball/Throwball tournament for the winter session to be held on 10 January 2009 at 5880 Rivergrove community centre, Mississauga, has players and community buzzing with interest and excitement. Participation is free, with the Organisers cum Sponsors Wilson D'souza, mortgage specialist from Bank of Montreal and Reynold Sequeira, sales agent from Re/max Realty giving an opportunity to the community to present their skills and experience and sheer exhilaration of competetive sport.
ORGANISED AND SPONSORED BY WILSON D’SOUZA (BMO) & REYNOLD SEQUEIRA (RE/MAX)
PARTICIPATION IS FREE
8 VOLLEYBALL TEAMS FOR MEN ARE GUARANTEED
4 THROWBALL TEAMS FOR WOMEN ARE GUARANTEED
Additional teams are subject to time constraints.
Your team and players names email confirmation by 4th January 2009 to: reynseq@hotmail.com OR willyboy1993@hotmail.com
REGISTRATION AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER
CONFIRMS PARTICIPATION
REGISTRATION AT THE CENTER : 2 PM TO 2.45 PM
MATCHES START AT 3 PM SHARP. PLAY ENDS 7 PM
WINNERS TROPHY FORVOLLEYBALL
WINNERS TROPHY FOR THROWBALL
EN’S VOLLEYBALL
1. 6 players per team.
2. 1 woman player (optional) with 3 handicap points.
3. All teams to be captained by a Mangalorean.
4. The matches to be conducted with a professional volleyball (provided).
5. No player is allowed to play for two teams.
6. Referees decision will be final.
7. Incase of a dispute, sponsors decision will be final and binding.
8. Due to time constraints 8 volleyball teams are guaranteed.
9. Volleyball, net and court to professional standards will be provided.
WOMEN’S THROWBALL
1. 9 woman players per team
2. All teams to be captained by a Mangalorean
3. The matches to be conducted with a regular throwball (provided)
4. No player is allowed to play for two teams.
5. Referees decision will be final.
6. Incase of a dispute, sponsors decision will be final and binding.
7. Due to time constraints 4 throwball teams are guaranteed.
8. Throwball, net and court to professional standards will be provided.
A. Proper sports shoes must be worn that don’t mark/scratch the gymnasium surface.
B. Community center rules and regulations will be upheld at all times.
C. No food or drinks will be allowed into the gymnasium.
Participants below 18 years require parental approval and supervision.
There is no charge to participate in this tournament which is all inclusive.
No alcohol is permitted at the center.
Please carry your identification with you.
Sponsors/Organisers reserve the right to refuse participation without recourse.